How to get from Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus?

From Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus

To get from Des Plaines to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

104min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus via 208, 554 and 801

To get from Des Plaines to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

110min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to South Elgin

The distance between Des Plaines, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 34.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave

Public transit stations close to South Elgin, South Elgin

South Elgin is located at East State Street, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus via 208, 554 and 801

To get from Des Plaines to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

110min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 603, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 554, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines to South Elgin?

    The 230 bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rosemont Cta Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to South Elgin by bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Plaines to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 230 bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station stop near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Plaines and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Plaines to South Elgin?

    The ride from Des Plaines to South Elgin costs $2.30.

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